What is Empowered EDI?
Empowered EDI is all about crafting smarter, evidence-based Equity, Diversity & Inclusion strategies for companies aiming to be more equitable, diverse, and inclusive. The focus? Building strategies that truly center employee voices and are designed to make a real impact. It’s not just talk — it’s about creating a culture shift that benefits both people and the bottom line.
The Main Benefit of a Strong EDI Strategy
A well-built EDI strategy isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s vital for company culture and business success. Companies with impactful Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion strategies are:
- 43% more profitable (McKinsey)
- 70% more likely to capture new markets (Harvard Business Review)
- 6X more innovative and agile (Deloitte)
- 60% more likely to attract and retain talent (International Labour Organization)
How Empowered EDI Works
Empowered EDI starts with clear, evidence-based insight. They measure the current state of equity, diversity, and inclusion through their industry-leading EDI Diagnostic Survey™, maturity assessments, focus groups, interviews, and a thorough review of company systems and practices. The goal? Turning raw data into meaningful, actionable insight that companies can trust.
Creating Actionable Plans That Drive Change
Once the data is in, the next step is a practical, customized EDI action plan designed to ignite real progress. This plan targets systems, processes, and people — aiming for measurable results within a two-year timeframe. It’s about moving beyond just talking and actually making change happen.
The Boutique Experience: Personalized and Impactful
Because Empowered EDI is a boutique firm, the focus is on relationships and delivering excellence every single time. Clients get guidance every step of the way, with clarity, confidence, and personalized care that only a small, dedicated team can provide. It’s a partnership that feels personal and impactful.
Project Impact: Supporting Global Goals
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Commitment to Decolonization and Reconciliation
Empowered EDI is deeply committed to decolonization and dismantling systems of oppression that have dispossessed Indigenous peoples of their lands and denied their rights to self-determination. To support reconciliation, a portion of their revenue is given as reparation to True North Aid, an organization dedicated to practical humanitarian support for northern Indigenous communities in Canada. This commitment adds a meaningful layer to their work, showing that EDI efforts can and should be tied to broader social justice goals.
